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Volvo S40

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,870 cc

K8 JFLMOT history

K8 JFL is a blue diesel Volvo S40 first used on 31 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 180,037 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Sept 2027
Mileage
180,037 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 JFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,870 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 JFL was last recorded at 180,037 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 6,925 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,112 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,925 miles
Average per year
5,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,037 miles
  • 2025 – 173,112 miles
  • 2024 – 172,529 miles
  • 2023 – 171,985 miles
  • 2022 – 170,322 miles
  • 2021 – 169,269 miles
  • 2020 – 166,997 miles
  • 2019 – 164,140 miles
  • 2018 – 160,257 miles
  • 2017 – 153,572 miles
  • 2016 – 145,582 miles
  • 2015 – 137,292 miles
  • 2014 – 129,122 miles
  • 2013 – 119,208 miles
  • 2012 – 113,509 miles
  • 2011 – 112,157 miles
  • 2010 – 107,631 miles
  • 2009 – 104,441 miles
  • 2008 – 98,554 miles
  • 2007 – 92,026 miles
  • 2006 – 71,459 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,037 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,037 miles (+6,925)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    180,037 miles
    Test number
    319209314150
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass173,112 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    173,112 miles
    Test number
    720952883497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail173,084 miles (+555)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,084 miles
    Test number
    768751543101
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder side very rusty

  4. Pass172,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    172,529 miles
    Test number
    439629762705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail172,529 miles (+544)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,529 miles
    Test number
    910424199030
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass171,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    171,985 miles
    Test number
    813217271608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail171,985 miles (+1,663)1 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,985 miles
    Test number
    357685949044
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass170,322 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    170,322 miles
    Test number
    187196766225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail170,322 miles (+1,053)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,322 miles
    Test number
    200522468005
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass169,269 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    169,269 miles
    Test number
    168571602833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail169,261 miles (+2,264)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,261 miles
    Test number
    812892968261
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass166,997 miles (+2,857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    166,997 miles
    Test number
    737443489980
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass164,140 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    164,140 miles
    Test number
    461474767121
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  14. Fail164,133 miles (+3,876)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,133 miles
    Test number
    791887496397
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  15. Pass160,257 miles (+86)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    160,257 miles
    Test number
    673129722012
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  16. Fail160,171 miles (+6,599)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,171 miles
    Test number
    488905063566
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  17. Pass153,572 miles (+7,990)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    153,572 miles
    Test number
    326074655059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass145,582 miles (+8,290)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    145,582 miles
    Test number
    368676258971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass137,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    137,292 miles
    Test number
    198346818811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail137,292 miles (+8,170)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,292 miles
    Test number
    151699717020
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Fail129,122 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,122 miles
    Test number
    466491754271
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteO/s/f bottom rear suspension bush slight deterioation.
    • NoteO/s/r starting to crack on inner edge

  22. Pass129,122 miles (+9,914)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    129,122 miles
    Test number
    546491954234
    • NoteO/s/f bottom rear suspension bush slight deterioation.
    • NoteO/s/r starting to crack on inner edge

  23. Pass119,208 miles (+5,699)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    119,208 miles
    Test number
    178467013209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass113,509 miles (+1,352)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    113,509 miles
    Test number
    297525512211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass112,157 miles (+4,526)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    112,157 miles
    Test number
    136576701211
    • NoteNSF tyre tread low on inner edge

  26. Pass107,631 miles (+3,190)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    107,631 miles
    Test number
    380196610220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass104,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    104,441 miles
    Test number
    803337619275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail104,441 miles (+5,887)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,441 miles
    Test number
    354137519495
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  29. Pass98,554 miles (+6,528)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    98,554 miles
    Test number
    734459018209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass92,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    92,026 miles
    Test number
    312069317457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail92,026 miles (+20,567)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,026 miles
    Test number
    142819217281
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cut on inside sidewall but not exposing cords

  32. Pass71,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    71,459 miles
    Test number
    472849806288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 JFL

Does K8 JFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 JFL is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 JFL?
The MOT on K8 JFL is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 JFL done?
K8 JFL was recorded at 180,037 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 5,385 miles a year.
Has K8 JFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 JFL has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on K8 JFL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K8 JFL find?
K8 JFL passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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